Notes from the Nest
A place for honest motherhood, luxe for less finds, & building a beautiful life one intentional step at a time.
Sleep for Sanity: How My Baby Slept Through the Night at Ten Weeks
At ten weeks, Rosie slept through the night. This is the gentle system that got us there, the research behind it, and why I came to believe that protecting a mother’s sleep is part of protecting her mental health.
Baby and Toddler Girl Fall Fashion Under $30 on Amazon
The best fall pieces for baby and toddler girls on Amazon right now, all under $30
Joy Follows Is Here
On July 31st, 2024, I left my marriage for my safety. Today, July 31st, 2026, two years to the day, I published my first book.
The Tide Is Coming In
My psychiatrist once asked me six words that rearranged how I think about self-care. Are you giving yourself any comfort?
On Playpens, Independent Play, and the Permission to Step Away
I thought playpens were a relic of the eighties. Then one changed the entire shape of our days. Here is what actually makes one safe, the four I trust, and permission to step a few feet away without the guilt.
I Had a Panic Attack in Swim Class
My daughter screamed "Dada" across a crowded pool, and something in me came apart. This is the story of the Saturday it cracked open, and a love letter to every mother holding a family together on her own.
Sunscreens I Trust After Skin Cancer: For Your Face
Six sunscreens I trust after melanoma, for every skin type and budget.
The Pivot: On Perfectionism, Plot Twists, & Learning to Leave the Ends Loose
I’m exhausted. My bones are tired. I’m supposed to be writing about sunscreen this week.
The Toddler Beach Survival Guide: What to Pack, What to Skip, and How to Actually Enjoy It
Memorial Day has come and gone, which can only mean one thing: beach season is officially here.
Big Baby, Big Questions: Rear-Facing Car Seat Limits Explained
I was mindlessly doomscrolling on TikTok late one night when the algorithm decided it was time to activate every fear center in my brain.
Joy Follows: 7 Paths Back to Yourself
Growth is not linear. The tides pull back before they come in. And some days, that's exactly what healing feels like.
Rosie's First Rodeo: How to Plan an Elevated First Birthday on a Real-Life Budget
They call the 11th month the "long goodbye" — and, man, do I understand why.
Beauty from Brokenness: How I Rebuilt My Life as a Single Mom After Trauma
On July 31st, 2024, the police told me it was no longer safe for me to go anywhere near my home…
Sanity & Spinners: My 8 Holy Grail Baby & Toddler Essentials That Saved My Sleep & Sanity
I LOVE research. Yes, I’m a total nerd. I’m talking full-on, down the rabbit hole, cannot put my phone down—research NERD…
